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NEW!! OLIGHT PL X Tactical Light

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Post date April 8, 2026

NEW!! OLIGHT PL X Tactical Light

What’s better than a flashlight? How about a flashlight on your pistol! OLIGHT sent me their new PL X Tactical Weapon Light. I know this isn’t a ham radio video but my life long love for guns and shooting is what got me into ham radio in the first place. I’ve never had a light on any of my pistols before and I have to say this thing is pretty awesome! It has two different lights for spot and flood. It’s made of aircraft grade aluminum, IPX7 waterproof, USB-C rechargeable, ambidextrous buttons for left or right handed operation, high/low brightness, strobe, and more. It retails for $119.99 but they gave me a 10% off code OLIGHTPLX to use on Amazon https://amzn.to/3OsGCOp if you’re interested in picking one up. If not, here’s a link to the radio I owe my whole ham radio journey to. https://amzn.to/4siauuE
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I Tried to Prove Linux Was Faster… Windows Made Me Regret It

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Post date April 8, 2026

I Tried to Prove Linux Was Faster… Windows Made Me Regret It

I re-ran my Windows 11 vs Linux benchmark using better hardware and CachyOS to see if Linux really is faster—and the results were not what I expected. In this video I compare Geekbench (single-core, multi-core, OpenCL, Vulkan), Speedometer 3.1, JetStream 2.2, and Superposition to see how Windows and Linux stack up in both synthetic and real-world performance. If you’re wondering whether Linux actually outperforms Windows on modern hardware—or if it depends on the workload—this breakdown will give you the full picture.

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The #1 Thing New Hams Struggle With

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Post date April 8, 2026

The #1 Thing New Hams Struggle With

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Easy Node Setup: No Fear of Breaking Anything! #shorts

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Post date April 8, 2026

Easy Node Setup: No Fear of Breaking Anything! #shorts

Don’t let fear of starting over stop you! Begin your high-powered node project now. You’ll need a 6-pin mini DIN cable to connect your radio to the Toad’s DI6.

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V/UHF GoKit Challenge Winner, Technician class

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Post date April 8, 2026

V/UHF GoKit Challenge Winner, Technician class

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Spooled Bare Wire (Short #150)

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Post date April 7, 2026

Spooled Bare Wire (Short #150)

@Moto-HAM77 has a spool of bare wire sitting at the end of his antenna. He would like to know if the bare wire inside the spool cancels itself out or acts more like an antenna.

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A Small Update From the Mast (And a Thank You)

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Post date April 7, 2026

A Small Update From the Mast (And a Thank You)

Just a quick update from the field today. I’ve been going round the mast adding a bit of threadlocker to the fittings and doing a few small tweaks after the recent rebuild. Nothing major – just part of the ongoing process of getting everything settled and working exactly as it should.

I also learned something interesting about how the mast sits depending on wind direction, which is worth noting for anyone building something similar.

The rest of the video is just a bit of footage from the field – including some drone shots I thought you might enjoy.

*** And finally, a genuine thank you to everyone who supports what I do. Customers, viewers, and those following along on YouTube – none of this would exist without you.

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Amazing HamFest Find: Icom ID-880H Setup for AllStar #shorts

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Post date April 7, 2026

Amazing HamFest Find: Icom ID-880H Setup for AllStar #shorts

Setting up an Icom ID-880H for an AllStar node with a Raspberry Pi and Toads DI. Learn the essential radio settings, including port speed, for seamless connectivity.

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Review of the Retevis Aliunce HA-2 Handheld (#1402)

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Post date April 6, 2026

Review of the Retevis Aliunce HA-2 Handheld (#1402)

Retevis sent Dave a new handheld radio! This beast of a radio claims to do everything analog under the sun, but does it really? Use the code HA2RETEVIS to get 11% off of your order if you approve of this radio!

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We Rented a Camper Van to Test Ham Radio in the Desert

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Post date April 6, 2026

We Rented a Camper Van to Test Ham Radio in the Desert

Join me on an epic road trip adventure: renting a camper van and touring stunning national parks while activating POTA (Parks on the Air) for ham radio!

In this video, I rent a comfortable camper van and hit the open road to explore breathtaking national parks, combining outdoor adventure, camping, scenic drives, and portable amateur radio operations. Watch as I set up my ham radio gear in beautiful park locations to activate multiple POTA entities—making contacts worldwide via HF, CW, SSB, and digital modes while enjoying nature at its finest.

Whether you’re into ham radio portable ops, POTA activations, van life travel, national park exploration, or just love combining hobbies with adventure, this vlog has it all: camper van tips, park highlights, radio setup walkthroughs, pileups, scenic views, and the thrill of hitting those POTA hunter contacts from remote spots.

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